Maritime UK SW has internationally significant strengths in environmental technologies, advanced engineering and ocean science and therefore is well placed to respond to the low carbon challenge. Maritime UK has numerous work strands dedicated to this area, including creation of a Maritime UK SW Clean Maritime Roadmap, establishing local charging/e-propulsion ecosystems, national innovation activity on […]
A consortium of industry, research and local government bodies has submitted a plan to Government that would confirm the South West’s position at the global forefront of ocean technology research and innovation. The Ocean Futures programme creates a blueprint for the region’s future blue economy and identifies the South West’s key strengths in fields including […]
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched a brand new grant funding programme that will develop the UK’s offshore wind supply chain by supporting projects in the offshore wind consenting and site development process. OWGP has released its first Innovation Grants competition, which will see a total of £3 million awarded to successful supply chain companies. […]
Innovate UK has a number of funding opportunities currently available which may be of interest to marine businesses. They include the following: Women in Innovation Awards 2021 to 2022 – women with exciting, innovative ideas who will inspire others can apply for a £50,000 grant and bespoke business support. https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/women-in-innovation-awards-2021-to-2022/ Innovate UK Smart Grants; August 2021 […]
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is pleased to announce the first South West Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan was adopted by the Secretary of State in June 2021 by the Right Hon. George Eustice MP, Secretary of State, Defra. The North East, North West and South East Marine Plans were also adopted. England now has […]
In 2021 the TIGER tidal energy project organised two supply chain webinars, developed in collaboration with leading tidal energy developers and other industry experts in order to open up supply chains and bring new ideas into the development of tidal stream energy. The events covered a wide range of current and longer term cross sector […]
The South West of England autonomy cluster presents a key opportunity for investors to benefit from the unique capabilities of the UK’s largest maritime cluster, Maritime UK SW and provide solutions across growing industries. The award by the Department for International Trade of the High Potential Opportunity in Marine Autonomy (the promotional materials behind which […]
More businesses will be able to unlock vital R&D investment support following the announcement of a two year extension to the SETsquared Scale-Up Programme. Businesses in high-growth sectors such as health tech and sustainable tech will now be able to access expert support to raise public and private co-investment into their research and development and innovation. […]
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched a new Business Transformation opportunity, offering up to £700,000 of support to companies which will be delivered by OWGP in partnership with Expert Consultants and Strategic Partners. This funding, combined with existing live Business Transformation opportunities provides support of up to £2.2m. Our developing suite of Business […]
During London International Shipping Week 2021, Maritime UK is hosting a number of events taking place from 13-17 September. Throughout the week Maritime UK events will focus on each of its collective “national priorities”, including people, regional growth, the environment, innovation and competitiveness. Monday 13 September Pride in Maritime Industry Roundtable Tuesday 14 September 2021 […]